TIANJIN, China, September 1. Kazakhstan has launched the construction of several infrastructure and logistics projects in Afghanistan aimed at enhancing connectivity among the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his speech at the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO member countries, Trend reports.
According to him, in early August, with the participation of the
Secretary-General of the United Nations, the UN Regional Center for
Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan was
officially opened in Almaty.
“We advocate for SCO member states to collaboratively leverage the
capabilities of this Center to synchronize initiatives and enhance
regional synergy across all focal domains,” articulated President
Tokayev.
Furthermore, he posited the continuation of strategic backing for
Afghanistan.
“We urge the member states of the SCO to persist in delivering
humanitarian and technical support to Afghanistan, facilitating the
reconstruction of the nation and its seamless integration into
regional and economic frameworks,” he elaborated.
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